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Google’s Eric Schmidt: “Apple Should Have Kept Our Maps”

In an interview with AllThingsD tonight in New York City, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt sat down with Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher to talk about everything including the Apple-Google spat over maps. Here's a portion of the interview where Mossberg brings up Apple and Google Maps: 8:20 pm: Time to talk about maps. Schmidt: “Apple should...
iPhone 5 Screen Flicker Example

No You’re Not Going Crazy, Your iPhone 5 May Be Flickering

Have you been experiencing an odd screen flicker when using your brand new beloved iPhone 5? Did you think you were seeing things? Rest assured you’re not, as a number of users have reported the same thing. This appears to be affecting a number of iPhone 5’s, (including yours truly,) given the growing discussion thread...

Apple Uploads their iPod TV Ad – Bounce [VIDEO]

Earlier today, Apple's press embargo was released on reviews of its new iPod touch and iPod nano offerings, announced at the iPhone 5 keynote. Just a while ago, Apple uploaded the iPod ad it first aired at the keynote to its YouTube channel. If you missed it, check it out below--it's called 'Bounce': Every iPod...

How to Opt Out of Interest-Based Ads from the iAd Network

Daring Fireball links to this Apple support page on how to opt out of interest-based ads from Apple's iAd network: iAd, Apple's mobile advertising platform, strives to provide relevant ads to you based on your interests. To enable us to continue providing you with the best advertising experience, we recommend you keep interest-based iAds enabled....

‘Purple Haze’ Is Not Exclusive To iPhone Camera, Androids Also Have It [Consumer Reports]

When users began complaining about a ‘purple lens flare’ in photos taken with their iPhone 5?s camera, Apple responded with an official statement, explaining how the phenomenon is not exclusive to iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 cameras. Now, Consumer Reports has echoed Apple's claims confirming that the iPhone 5 camera is not the only one that yields lens flare but also the latest devices...

Microsoft Office for iOS Reportedly Coming in 2013 [Update]

The Verge reports Microsoft Office for iOS is set to arrive in 2013, according to confirmation from Microsoft's Czech Republic team (via IHNED): A press release, seen by The Verge, from Microsoft's Czech Republic team confirms the availability for iOS and Android. "In addition to Windows, Office will be also available on other operating systems, Windows...

Apple’s Choice of Aluminum Slowing Down iPhone 5 Production

Bloomberg reports the production of iPhone 5 units have been hampered due to Apple's decision to use a choice of aluminum that is lighter, but more easily scratched: Apple Inc.'s iPhone 5 supply shortfall is being exacerbated by a quality-control crackdown at Foxconn Technology Group that’s designed to cut the number of devices shipped with...

Apple’s iOS Web Page Updated to Stress Security Features

Apple has updated their iOS feature page to highlight security features of iOS (as noted by Apple Bitch) with the following addition under the subsection 'Safety and security by design': "Low-level hardware and firmware features are designed to protect against malware and viruses, while high-level OS features help to secure access to personal information and...

Check Out This iPhone 5 Optimized iOS App Switcher Concept

In order to better utilize the new iPhone 5's taller 4" display, a much improved iOS app switcher concept presented by The Verge shows how one simple element of the iOS can be re-thought to take advantage of the larger display while "retaining the original functionality and design philosophy". The goal of this concept is to offer extended functionality...